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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.60, 527.49 and 120.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.60, 527.49 and 120.53 is: 180.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.60 : 527.49 = 120.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.60/527.49 = 120.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.60x = 527.49 × 120.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.60x = 63,575.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,575.73/351.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.82

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